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2360051

REFUSED

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the erection of 6 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 185m with a rotor diameter of 162m and a hub height of 104m. The development will also consist of the construction of crane hardstand areas and turbine foundations, improvement of existing site entrance with access onto the N59, construction of one no. temporary construction compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing, installation of 1 no. permanent meteorological mast of 104m overall height, construction of new internal site access tracks and upgrade of existing site track, to include all associated drainage including new clear span bridge crossing of the Owenwee River, development of a site drainage network, construction of one no. permanent 38kV substation, all associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the wind farm substation and biodiversity enhancement measures and peat storage and restoration areas.Gross floor space of proposed works 93.48sqm

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Jan 2023

  2. Decision due

    22 Mar 2023

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    22 Mar 2023

  4. Appeal submitted

    18 Apr 2023

  5. Appeal decided: REFUSED

    15 Apr 2024

Application Details

Location
Tullaghmore Tawnaghbeg Tullaghaboy and Lurgan , Maam Cross , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
191.7 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 January 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
22 March 2023

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-316309-23
Decision
REFUSED
Submitted
18 April 2023
Decided
15 April 2024

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